Location: The race will be located near Mt. Ida, Arkansas in the very challenging Ouachita National
Forest and the beautiful Lake Ouachita area. Race Headquarters, where racers will check-in and also start and finish the race, will be located at
the Highway 27 Fishing Village and Campground, right on the banks
of Lake Ouachita and deep in the heart of the Ouachita National Forest. The 3 Modes of Off-Road will take racers on the beautiful Lake
Ouachita during the paddling leg, and racers will be challenged by the fantastic Womble Trail during the mountain biking and running portions
of the race. This is a challenging location for a race of this length, so train hard and come prepared! Also, expect to see some fantastic
views and remote locations in the "Natural State".
Dates and Times: The 3 Modes of Off-Road will take place on August 10th - 12th. The paddling portion of the race will
start at 8 AM on Friday, August 10th. The mountain biking leg of the race will start at 8 AM on Saturday, August 11th, and the trail running
will start at 7 AM on Sunday, August 12th. Racer check-in and packet pick-up for all legs of the race will start at 5 PM and will remain open
until 9 PM the day before each individual leg. It will also be open from 5 AM - 7 AM the morning before the paddling and mountain biking legs
of the race and 5 AM - 6 AM the morning before the trail running leg. The pre-race briefing for each leg of
the race will be held at 7:30 AM on race day, and 6:15 AM the morning of the trail running leg. Check in for the 3 Modes of Off-Road, for all
three legs of the race, will be located at the Highway 27 Fishing Village and Campground.
The Course:
Paddling: Decide between kayaking or canoeing on Friday morning. Paddle for ~ 30 miles for the long course, or ~ 15 miles
for the short course. The paddling will take place on Lake Ouachita, and all paddlers will need basic navigation skills to stay on course. All
paddlers will receive a map of the course on the lake, and will be required to stay on course during the paddle. There will be a separate kayak / canoe
division for the race. There will be one or more aid stations on the course to verify the condition of all racers. There is a possibility
that water, food and/or sports drinks will be provided by Bonk Hard Racing during this leg, but please plan on being self-suffcient on the paddle
in terms of food and water. The start and finish location for the paddling leg is the Highway 27 Fishing Village and Campground.
Mountain Biking: Get out on the Womble Trail and ride! Long course will be ~ 60 miles, and the short course is ~ 30 miles, all of
which will be on singletrack trails, gravel roads and jeep roads. The majority of the mountain biking leg will be on single track trails, and will
be in very challenging terrain, so please come prepared! The Ouachita National Forest offers excellent single track mountain biking trails,
including the Womble Trail, one of the best in the Midwest. This will be a self-supported race, and all racers must come prepared
to hydrate and fuel themselves during the race. There is a possibility for a couple of aid stations on the course, but don't plan on them!
Trail Running: Choose between the trail marathon for the long course or the half-marathon for the short
course! We will offer some aid stations on the course for the racers, but racers should come prepared to hydrate and fuel themselves for
the majority of the race. Again, the trail running leg will be in extremely challenging terrain, and all racers should be prepared for a tough
run! * There will be no navigation required on the mountain biking and trail running legs of the race. * Exact distances for the 3 Modes of Off-Road will be updated soon!
Divisions:
3 Modes Contenders: The 3 Modes Contenders are the racers that will be participating in the long course for all 3 legs of
the race. This is the premier division of the race, and the one that will test the will and endurance of even the most accomplished endurance
athletes. The winner of this division, both male and female, will be crowned the 3 Modes Champion!
3 Modes Sport: The 3 Modes Sport division are the racers that will be participating in the short course for all 3 legs of
the race. Prizes will go to the winners in both the male and female categories.
3 Modes Team Division: This division is available to teams of three racers; consisting of one paddler, one mountain biker and
one runner. All team members do not need to be present for all three legs of the race, but rather just the team member that is participating
in that individual leg.
Individual Legs: This division is open to any racer that would like to participate in any one (or two) of the 3 races, whether it is
the paddling on Friday, mountain biking on Saturday or trail running on Sunday.
Early Registration Fees (until midnight on May 25th):
3 Modes Contenders: $180 3 Modes Sport: $130 3 Modes Team Division: $210 Individual Legs: Long Course: $75 Short Course: $50
Regular Registration Fees (until midnight on June 29th):
3 Modes Contenders: $200 3 Modes Sport: $150 3 Modes Team Division: $225 Individual Legs: Long Course: $85 Short Course: $60
Late Registration Fees (until midnight on August 4th):
3 Modes Contenders: $220 3 Modes Sport: $170 3 Modes Team Division: $240 Individual Legs: Long Course: $95 Short Course: $70
Registration for the 3 Modes of Off-Road will close at midnight on August 4th!
Prizes for Overall 3 Modes Contenders Division (premier division):
1st Place: $500
Prizes and Gear!!
2nd Place:FREE ENTRY INTO ANY BONK HARD RACING EVENT
Prizes and Gear!!
3rd Place:50% OFF ENTRY INTO ANY BONK HARD RACING EVENT
Prizes and Gear!!
* Prize money may be added or increased with additional sponsorship! * Prizes will be awarded to the winners in each division, and also the winners of each leg of the race.
Awards Ceremonies: There will be an awards ceremony at 5 PM on each day of the race for the paddling and mountain biking
legs, recognizing the winners of each individual leg. The awards ceremonies for the 3 Modes Contenders, Sport and Team divisions will take place at 3 PM on Sunday, after the
trail running event.
Cancellation:
There will be a $30 cancellation fee per racer before August 1st
No refunds after August 1st!
Lodging: There is plenty of lodging in and around the Mt. Ida area. If you are wanting to stay at a cabin or room,
please reserve them early as these places fill up quickly! Campgrounds are also available, and may be first-come, first-served. Please make
lodging arrangements soon for the 3 Modes of Off-Road. Below are some links that list lodging options in and around Mt. Ida:
Check in: The location for racer check-in and packet pickup will be located at the Highway 27 Fishing Village and
Campground. Racer check-in and packet pick-up for all legs of the race will start at 5 PM and will remain open until 9 PM the day before each
individual leg. It will also be open from 5 AM - 7 AM the morning before the paddling and mountain biking legs of the race and 5 AM - 6 AM
the morning before the trail running leg. The pre-race briefing for each leg of the race will be held at 7:30 AM on race day, and 6:15 AM the
morning of the trail running leg. All racers will need to bring their mandatory gear with them to racer check-in for a gear check.
Support Crew: The 3 Modes of Off-Road will not allow any support crew during the race or on the race course. You
are more than welcome to have spectators, friends, family and support crew in the Race Headquarters area, but they are not allowed to help you
while you're racing.
Volunteers: The 3 Modes of Off-Road will require a large amount of volunteers for the race. Volunteers are an extremely important part of any endurance race, and the race
could not happen without them! If you are unable to race, or just want to learn more about the 3 Modes of Off-Road and how it works,
volunteering is one of the best ways to do it. All volunteers will receive free race shirts and other promotional items as well. If you would
like to volunteer for the 3 Modes of Off-Road, please contact the race directors.
